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Summary: So, So Many Words
Review: Surprise of surprises, the 6th book of the seemingly never ending Wheel of Time series is not nearly as ridiculous as the previous two. While a bit wordy, and ultimately anti-climatic considering the buildup, this book does a better job keeping the narrative moving, while not making the same mistakes he made in the previous two.
As I said above, this is the 6th book in the Wheel of Time series. If you are reading this review, I can assume you recently finished the fifth book and are seriously considering giving up. Well, six is better than five, for what that's worth. Overall, it does little to move the story in a direction I would call forward; lateral might be a better description. Considering the nearly 1000 pages of text, this is a considerable feat. Still, the lateral movement does enough to keep you interested in the characters. If you are wavering, it might be worth the investment, since you've read 5 books already.
The good? To start, the book is well written. I don't think Jordan lacks the ability to put words together in a very readable way. When you pick it up, the words flow. Granted, he goes a little overboard at times and proceeds to describe absolutely nothing in 5-10 pages. Still, words are a strength of his in this book. Additionally, there are fewer instances of blatant nudity in this one, though his gratuitous references still exist. Nevertheless, the story is compelling enough to keep you reading.
The bad? Well, my biggest complaint would be that nothing is remotely close to wrapping up. The intricate weave of tales only grows, and nothing ever comes to a resolution. With the sheer number of story lines, it would help the reader keep his sanity if some of them were spun out. Also, the near-neurotic immaturity of some of the women in this book is beyond absurd. It's his biggest downfall as a fantasy writer, IMO.
Overall, it's a decent fantasy narrative. The story moves quickly enough with a few bumps here and there. As I mentioned, many of the problems present in the preceding books do not manifest themselves in this one. Plus the story does move, albeit sideways a fair amount of the time.
The book is decent, probably worth reading if you're on the fence after the fifth one.
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Summary: Waste of Time and Money
Review: The Wheel of Time series is "New Age" fantasy. Channeling, a new age technique, is the only form of magic in this series. The series GARBAGE! I've read much better fantasy than Robert Jordan. For example, Terry Goodkind's Sword of Truth series is 100 times BETTER than the Wheel of Time! I wasted my time reading the 1st 6 books, and I am glad I had the sense to stop there! Don't waste your money buying JUNK! Don't waste your time reading this JUNK!
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Summary: An Ok Book With One of the Best Endings
Review: This book is ok. It's long and drawn out and doesn't get very far into the story but the ending makes up for a good deal of it. There are also more main characters for you to keep up with so remeber names. Yes it is neccasary to read for Wheel of Time fans.
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Summary: Critical Point in the Series
Review: Upon initial reading I also considered Lord of Chaos to be the most worthless book in the entire Wheel of Time series. No hyperbole, I thought it the worst. A few years later I returned to the book to reconsider it, mostly because there is one event in this book that impacts every book hereafter.That event is the battle at Dumai's Wells. Dumai's Wells is the largest battle in the World of Robert Jordan since the Aiel War approximately 20 years earlier. It is a focus point for Perrin and his conflict over the half moon axe he carries at his side. It is the first battle in which Aiel Wise Women fight against other Aiel. It is a crucial point in Rand's character development. His distrust of all Aes Sedai now that Moiraine has disappeared is forged and founded here. This book, once my least favorite, has become one of my favorites. This is book is a breaking point for many followers of the Wheel of Time, because of its complicated development and substantial length. I can only say that this book is worth a second read if you do not consider it one of the best.
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